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IN PHOTOS: Thousands take to streets in Maharashtra's Pune, demand action over MPSC exam 'irregularities'

Updated On: 07 September, 2026 11:51 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Thousands of students took part in an ‘Aakrosh Morcha’ in Pune on Monday, demanding the resignation of the chairman and secretary of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) over alleged irregularities in the examination process. Pics/Special Arrangement

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The march began at Omkareshwar Temple Chowk and proceeded towards the Pune District Collector’s Office. Pics/Special Arrangement
The march began at Omkareshwar Temple Chowk and proceeded towards the Pune District Collector’s Office. Pics/Special Arrangement
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The protesters raised concerns over alleged irregularities, suspected issues in evaluation, confusion over examination results and several pending demands concerning MPSC examinations
The protesters raised concerns over alleged irregularities, suspected issues in evaluation, confusion over examination results and several pending demands concerning MPSC examinations
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The students called for responsibility to be fixed for the alleged lapses and demanded greater transparency and accountability in the examination system
The students called for responsibility to be fixed for the alleged lapses and demanded greater transparency and accountability in the examination system
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The protest received support from the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, with party president Harshvardhan Sapkal urging Congress leaders and workers to participate
The protest received support from the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, with party president Harshvardhan Sapkal urging Congress leaders and workers to participate
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Former minister and Congress MLA Dr Viswajeet Kadam, Maharashtra Youth Congress president Shivraj More, senior state Congress vice-president Mohan Joshi and several other party leaders and workers joined the march
Former minister and Congress MLA Dr Viswajeet Kadam, Maharashtra Youth Congress president Shivraj More, senior state Congress vice-president Mohan Joshi and several other party leaders and workers joined the march
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The protesters are seeking corrective measures in the MPSC examination system and greater accountability from the authorities
The protesters are seeking corrective measures in the MPSC examination system and greater accountability from the authorities

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